Why is the demand for the GTI program rising in demand?
The GTI program was launched as a streamlined, priority pathway for highly skilled professionals to obtain permanent residency. Unlike General Skilled Migration, GTI is not points-tested and is based on Australia’s targeted key sectors. The GTI program is one of the priortised visa programs with 15000 places allocated for FY 2021 - 2022.
Why is GTI more sought after by professionals looking to migrate?
Not points-tested
No English language requirement
No age requirement
No skills assessment
Direct permanent residency
Eligibility criteria & target sectors
In order to be eligible for GTI, you would need to meet the following requirements:
Be internationally recognised with record of outstanding achievements
Be prominent in your field of expertise
Provide evidence that you would be an asset to Australia, in your area of expertise
Have no difficulty obtaining employment in Australia or becoming established in your field
Have a recognised organisation or individual with a national reputation as a nominator
You will need to meet a high standard and demonstrate exceptional track record of professional achievement including any of the following:
Senior roles
Patents
Professional awards
International publications
Memberships
Places are also available to PhD graduates who can prove exceptional talent & recognition in a target sector.
High income threshold
You would need to demonstrate ability to attract a salary at or above the Fair Work high income threshold of AUD$158,500. When assessing this criteria, the following will be considered:
Current salary shown through payslips or a contract
Future job offers outlining renumeration
Recent PhD graduates in the target sectors
Target sectors
In addition to meeting the requirements above, you will be considered if you are highly skilled in any of the 10 target sectors listed.
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Sector includes but not limited to:
Engineering
Geology
Metallurgy
Waste management
Energy saving technology
Extraction and processing
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Sector includes but not limited to:
Seed technology
Nanomaterials
Biofuels
Supply chain and packaging
Wearable techonologies
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Sector includes but not limited to:
Clean energy
Resource robotics
Computational metallurgy
Geostatistics
Benefication
Battery / energy storage
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Sector includes but not limited to:
Medical and biomedical technolog
Pharmaceutical and vaccine research and development
IT biochemistr
Digital health
Implantables and wearable devices
Genomics
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Sector includes but not limited to:
Astrodynamics
Satellite systems
Rocket and avionics systems
Urban mobility
Military equipment acquisition and sustainment
Automation and robotics
Nano-manufaturing
Sustainable manufacturing and life-cycle engineering
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Sector includes but not limited to:
Bioenergy
Sustainable production
Recycling
Waste treatment
Waste to energy technology
Emissions technology
Ecologically sustainable manufacturing
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Sector includes but not limited to:
Quantum computing
Cyber sciences
Cyber security
Artificial intelligence
Blockchain, IoT
Big data
Disruptive technology
Smart cities
Machine learning
Network engineering
Cloud computing
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Sector includes but not limited to:
Travel and tourism infrastructure
Water infrastructure
Energy infrastructure
Regional development
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Sector includes but not limited to:
Neobanking
Payment systems
Wealth and regtech
Blockchain
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Sector includes but not limited to:
Cutting edge skills in emerging fields of the industry
Developing advanced educational systems and cirricula
Improving the education infrastructure in Australia
Digital data and eResearch platforms
How it works
Expression of Interest
We will first submit an Expression of Interest with the relevant documents showing your qualification, work experience, employment status and achievements you have in the targeted sector. If you meet the program parameters, you will receive an invitation which will include a unique identifier & invitation code that will be used later.
Be nominated by a reputable nominator
The nominator must national reputation in the same field as you. The nominator must be either a Australian citizen, permanent resident or organisation. This should be included in the initial EOI if not it will be refused.
Visa application
Upon 60 days of receiving the invitation, we will need to submit the visa application with all the necessary documents to substantiate the claims in the EOI.
Start living & working in Australia
If you are already in Australia at the time of the application, you would be granted a bridging visa which will in most circumstances allow you to work for the employer. If we apply for the visa while you are outside of Australia, we will need to wait for the visa to be approved before you start making arrangements to move to Australia.
Common mistakes of GTI applicants
The GTI program has become a more popular choice over the years as it is not only a straight forward pathway but is also not points-tested like General Skilled Migration. With the increased number of applications submitted, we have noticed some common mistakes made by applicants when not using a migration agent.
Submitting incomplete EOIs
When submitting an EOI, it is crucial that it is submitted with the necessary documents and supporting evidence. Leaving out any of these evidence may result in the EOI not being accepted by the Department.
Submitting overly technical information
The GTI program is intended for highly skilled professionals across more innovative sectors which sometimes mean that the language & research could be very technical. The officer may not be able to make a accurate judgement of your eligibility if overly technical terms are provided, so it is important to review the application as a whole to maximise your chances of success.
Focusing on the wrong aspect of the application
You may be eager to mention people you knew or have worked with, but they do not add value to your application unless you have had employment or a contractual relationship with. It is important to also be selective in the information you are providing as too much irrelevant information may work against you.
Why consider GTI?
The GTI program is in demand and provides you with the following benefits:
Freedom to work for any employer
You will be able work for any employer you wish unlike an employer-sponsored visa.
Sponsor your relatives to live in Australia
Through family visas, you can sponsor your family members to come live with you in Australia
Access to government schemes & centrelink
As an Australian permanent you will have access to healthcare through Medicare and other benefits such as HELP loans or centrelink.
Apply for citizenship
Australian permanent residents can apply to be a citizen if they meet the requirements to do so.
We have helped many skilled professionals gain permanent residency through the GTI program. Let us do the thinking for you!
